Things to Do in Chinatown, Toronto

Runs along Spadina Street and is one of North America's largest Chinese districts.

Art Gallery of OntarioArt Museum
Horseshoe TavernLive Music
The Cameron HouseLive Music

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Top things to do in Chinatown

Art Gallery of Ontario
★ 4.7 · 19.3k
Art Museum★
Large gallery with huge Canadian collection, European masterworks & a major Frank Gehry renovation.
Mon
Closed
Tue
10:30 AM – 5 PM
Wed
10:30 AM – 9 PM
Thu
10:30 AM – 5 PM
Fri
10:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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Sonic Boom
★ 4.7 · 3.6k
Record Store
Independent music shop with sprawling rows of new & used records, CDs, movies & hip T-shirts.
Every day
11 AM – 8 PM
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Queens Fruit Market & Plants
★ 4.7 · 155
Market
Every day
11 AM – 8 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Chinatown

Horseshoe Tavern
★ 4.5 · 3.0k
Live Music· $
Unpretentious front bar with pool table, plus a historic back room with local & touring music acts.
Every day
12 PM – 2 AM
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The Cameron House
★ 4.7 · 1.3k
Live Music· $$
Intimate, bohemian bar with ceiling murals & nightly performances from local roots acts on 2 stages.
Mon–Fri
4 PM – 2 AM
Sat
4 PM – 2 AM
Sun
5 PM – 2 AM
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Project Seoul
★ 4.7 · 1.2k
Coffee Shop· CA$10–20
A spacious cafe with a calm, clean atmosphere and plant-life aesthetic, known for its wide variety of hot and cold coffee drinks, matcha lattes, and desserts.
Every day
11 AM – 10 PM
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BarChef
★ 4.7 · 2.5k
Cocktail Bar· $$$$
Dimly lit, intimate hangout offering creative cocktails, with over 5,000 housemade bitters.
Mon–Wed
6 PM – 1 AM
Thu
6 PM – 2 AM
Fri
5 PM – 2 AM
Sat
5 PM – 2 AM
Sun
6 PM – 1 AM
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Bovine Sex Club
★ 4.5 · 1.0k
Nightclub· CA$10–50
Arty, graffiti- & found object-covered watering hole famed since 1991 for its live music shows.
Every day
9 PM – 2 AM
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Koh Lipe Thai Kitchen
★ 4.3 · 3.2k
Thai· CA$20–30
Koh Lipe stands out among its Chinatown neighbors for its lively atmosphere and its authentic southern Thai cooking.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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R&D
★ 4.4 · 1.7k
Asian· $$$
In a match made on primetime, Chef Alvin Leung was one of the judges who declared Eric Chong the winner of "MasterChef Canada’s" first season, before taking on the younger chef as his protégé.
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Library Coffee
★ 4.6 · 995
Coffee Shop· CA$1–10
Espresso drinks & baked good in a snug, airy space with plants hanging from white subway tiles.
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BIWON Korean Restaurant
★ 4.7 · 5.3k
Korean BBQ· CA$20–30
Busy Chinatown eatery serving classic Korean BBQ meats & sides in a casual atmosphere.
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Liuyishou Hotpot
★ 4.7 · 4.0k
Hot Pot· CA$40–50
Informal restaurant offering traditional Chinese hot pot meals with a range of vegetables & meats.
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DROM Taberna
★ 4.3 · 2.6k
Bar· CA$20–50
Vibrant hub with a patio & live music nights offering Eastern European plates & a global drink list.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
5 PM – 2 AM
Fri
5 PM – 4 AM
Sat
5 PM – 4 AM
Sun
1 PM – 4 AM
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Cheng Du Street Food
★ 4.8 · 2.4k
Chinese· CA$20–40
A vibrant and inviting space in Toronto that immerses visitors in the rich culinary heritage and authentic Sichuan flavors of Chengdu.
Every day
11:30 AM – 11 PM
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Juicy Dumpling
★ 4.5 · 4.0k
Dumplings· CA$1–10
Compact counter serve offering Shanghai-style dumplings, wonton soups & fried chicken.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 12 AM
Sat
12 AM – 12 AM
Sun
12 AM – 12 AM
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